The 11th annual meeting of the Biophysical Society of Canada (BSC) was held from May 19-22 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
The Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society of Canada (BSC) was an essential vehicle for the dissemination of current research in the field of biophysics. It highlighted recent contributions of biophysical approaches to molecular and cellular biology, biotechnologies, medicine, drug discovery, biosensor technology and materials science. The meeting attracted over 200 trainees and researchers from across Canada, fostering networking and collaborations by allowing in person discussions between often geographically distant research groups.
Scientific sessions had been planned to include a number of topics, from single molecule to tissue biophysics, and to cover theoretical, experimental and computational approaches. This year’s meeting included a panel on EDIA in science, with invited guests whose expertise and input supported a lively and engaging conversation.
The 2026 Annual Meeting of the BSC took place at University of Manitoba (Winnipeg, MB), on a walkable campus adjacent to the Red River.
BSC 2026 was an in-person, 4-day single-track meeting designed to maximize interactions between participants and foster a sense of community. The meeting started with a trainee symposium on May 19th, both organized and aimed at trainees, followed by an opening reception. Starting at 9 am on Wednesday, May 20, the next 3 days (May 20-22) were a mix of invited and contributed lectures, poster sessions and exhibits by companies. The meeting ended at 2:30 pm on Friday.
Following awards addresses on Thursday afternoon, the annual BSC banquet dinner was held at the Fort Garry Hotel. Registration fees also covered lunches for May 20-22, the poster reception on the evening of May 20, and the banquet dinner on May 21.
